Tradition and innovation intersect in this Triad city. Here’s where to celebrate art downtown, raise a glass in wine country, and rest your head in historic hotels and inns.
yadkin valley
6 Events to Make Elkin a Year-Round Destination
Throughout the seasons, sample regional flavors, browse local artisans, and soak in live music across the Foothills.
9 Yadkin Valley Wineries and Vineyards
Whether you want to stroll among the vines, sip a flight, or attend a springtime event in a beautiful outdoor setting, here’s where to get started in our state’s first designated wine area.
Down in the Valley
The lowlands that lie between North Carolina’s mountains brim with beautiful views, outdoor adventures, and rich local history.
Raise a Glass: 7 North Carolina Wine Regions
Set apart by climate, soil, and geography, each of North Carolina’s grape-growing regions produces wines that are just as distinct.
Peace in the Yadkin Valley
The sprawling vineyards and wide-open skies that stretch for miles across seven North Carolina counties offer relaxing getaways — not to mention some of the state’s finest wines — for Sunday drivers aching to escape the rush of city life.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Outstanding in the Field
For a Randolph County native, nothing compares to the sight of the sun setting over a plowed field.
7 Scenic Drives to Take in the Piedmont
Spend a day driving on a beautiful North Carolina byway through rolling farmland and foothills, past vineyards and rock formations, and into a remote forest — and find out the best places to stop for food, fun, and stunning views along the way.
The Land of Wool & Wine
Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery near Elkin has been many things: a family getaway for a textile dynasty, a dairy farm, a company retreat. Today, it weaves each of those threads into a rich tapestry.
